CVE-2020-37129 (GCVE-0-2020-37129)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-05 16:13 – Updated: 2026-03-05 01:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Memu Play 7.1.3 - Insecure Folder Permissions
Summary
Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-05 21:16 UTC
CWE
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48283 | exploit |
| https://www.memuplay.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-in… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2020-03-08 00:00
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